Rize Tedeza

Full Name: Rize Tedeza

Nickname: Rize

Gender: Female

Birthday: February 14 (Aquarius)

Age Progression: 16 (high school second year) → 17 (high school third year) → 18 (first‑year university student)

Height: 160 cm (unchanged even after entering university)

Blood Type: A

Education: Elite girls’ high school → University

Occupation: Part‑time waitress at Rabbit House; occasional part‑timer at Ama Usa An and Fleur de Lapin (for a limited time)

Voice Actor: Risa Taneda

Rize has long dark purple hair typically tied into twin tails, which reach down to her waist when she lets it down.

Her eyes are sharp and slightly upturned, giving her a cool, disciplined look reminiscent of a female warrior.

Among the non‑adult characters, she is the tallest, though at 160 cm she is actually close to the general average for girls.

Because many other main girls like Cocoa Hoto, Syaro Kirima, and especially the younger trio Chino Kafu, Maya Joga, and Megumi Natsu are quite small, Rize’s height and long limbs stand out even more.

She has a well‑proportioned figure and a notably large bust, which often gets attention from characters and within the series’ fanbase.

Her styling usually leans toward practical and slightly boyish, but when she changes outfits and lets her hair down, she can look strikingly feminine.

When she disguises herself in a more traditionally “ladylike” style, she calls this persona “Rose.”

In this mode, her speech and gestures become soft and refined to match her appearance.

Rize is fundamentally boyish, wild, and highly disciplined, having been raised as the daughter of a military officer.

She often uses military jargon, organizes people into “units,” and carries herself with a soldier‑like seriousness.

Despite this image, she actually yearns to be a normal, cute girl.

She admires how naturally Cocoa gets along with Chino and sometimes feels lonely or left out because she struggles to express herself so openly.

She loves cute things in the same way Cocoa and Chino do, but she often hides this side because she thinks it doesn’t fit her tough image.

When someone notices and praises her feminine side, she gets flustered but also genuinely happy.

Rize is straightforward, caring, and surprisingly responsible.

She has good common sense compared to some of the more airheaded characters, even though her military upbringing sometimes makes her outlook a bit unusual.

She can be an overachiever when praised, going all‑out once others rely on her.

Although she is used to loud gunfire and harsh training, she has some very human weaknesses: she is scared of going to the dentist and dislikes insects.

Her speech can be brisk and commanding, and one of her well‑known quotes is:

“When you talk to your superior, end your sentence with ‘sir’!”

Growing up as the daughter of a soldier, Rize has undergone intense training in CQC (close‑quarters combat) and self‑defense from a young age.

Because of this, she is remarkably strong for a girl her age and can effortlessly lift heavy loads in the café.

She has excellent memorization skills, capable of learning the entire Rabbit House menu at a glance.

Her dexterity is also high: she handles café work smoothly and can prepare drinks with flair.

Rize is also very athletic and can master various sports quickly.

She once trained a badminton technique she called the “Patriot Serve,” swinging the racket so powerfully that it created strong gusts of wind, though she is ironically bad at using a blowgun.

She is proficient in ventriloquism, using a plush toy as her “partner” and speaking without moving her lips.

In the café, she has drawn extremely realistic latte art of tanks and cute art of Tippy, impressing the younger girls.

Rize is also talented at sewing and crafting.

She made a pink rabbit plush toy called Wild Goose and gave it to Chino, initially pretending it was a secret purchase and calling the source “military classified,” but becoming bright red when Chino discovered it was handmade.

Academically, she is more capable than her “airheaded moments” might suggest.

She learns quickly, tutors the Chima Mame Trio (Chino, Maya, and Megumi), and even managed to overcome her weakness at swimming in a short time.

Rize works part‑time at the café Rabbit House, where the main characters frequently gather.

She is diligent, punctual, and handles tasks such as serving, preparing drinks, and even latte art.

Her serious demeanor sometimes clashes with Cocoa’s free‑spirited energy, but they complement each other well.

In the early story, Cocoa did not even realize Rize was older, and treated her like a same‑age friend.

After accidentally breaking a bottle of her father’s wine worth 148,000 yen, Rize took on extra part‑time jobs.

She briefly worked at Ama Usa An (the traditional Japanese‑style café run by Chiya Ujimatsu’s family) and Fleur de Lapin, trying to pay back the debt.

Even after the extra jobs, she could not fully repay the cost of the wine.

Instead, she bought her father a pair of wine glasses as a heartfelt gift, telling him she hoped they could drink wine together in the future, showing her considerate and family‑oriented side.

Rize attends an elite girls’ high school, although her behavior is far from the stereotypical refined rich girl.

Her military influence is much stronger than any classical “lady” upbringing.

At school, she is frequently called in as a helper or stand‑in for many clubs thanks to her skill in sports and performing arts.

She is especially connected to the drama club, where she gained experience in acting, feminine gestures, and refined behavior.

Thanks to this drama training, she can switch into a convincingly ladylike mode when she wants, which is the basis of her “Rose” persona.

In this mode, she uses elegant language, graceful posture, and polished manners, to the point that Cocoa and Chino failed to recognize her at first and thought she was someone else.

Despite her popularity, Rize’s unusual thinking and strict mindset mean she does not have many close friends at school itself.

This makes her bond with Cocoa, Chino, Syaro Kirima, and the others all the more precious to her.

She often tries to organize people into “units,” reflecting her military mindset.

Examples include the Chima Mame Squad (Chino, Maya Joga, and Megumi Natsu), the Being‑Dragged‑Around Squad (herself, Chino, and Syaro Kirima), and the Edamame Squad, formed by girls with the syllables “E” or “Da” in their names plus Maya and Megumi.

With Cocoa Hoto

Rize and Cocoa Hoto are co‑workers at Rabbit House and close friends.

Cocoa did not initially realize Rize was older and treated her as a same‑age peer, a dynamic Rize was not particularly bothered by.

Rize admires Cocoa’s natural warmth and how easily she bonds with Chino.

At times, she feels a bit envious and lonely, wishing she could be as openly affectionate and “normal” as Cocoa.

With Chino Kafu

Rize is very protective toward Chino Kafu, who is younger and more reserved.

She acts like an older sister figure and often trains or guides her, sometimes in a somewhat military style.

She made and gifted Chino the pink rabbit plush Wild Goose, a symbol of her softer, caring side.

Although Rize initially hid that it was handmade, she was deeply embarrassed and happy when Chino figured it out and appreciated her work.

With Syaro Kirima

Rize has a special connection with Syaro Kirima, who deeply admires her.

Their relationship began when Syaro was blocked by a rabbit on her way home and Rize casually helped her, leaving a powerful impression.

From that moment, Syaro started idolizing Rize, seeing her as a cool and reliable upperclassman.

Rize, for her part, treats Syaro kindly, though sometimes she does not fully notice the depth of Syaro’s admiration.

With Chiya Ujimatsu

Rize and Chiya Ujimatsu are friends through their shared circle and café work.

Though Chiya runs a traditional Japanese‑style café and has a whimsical personality, she treats Rize as a peer rather than a strict senior.

Rize occasionally helps out or interacts with Chiya’s café, especially during events and special situations.

Chiya’s relaxed and playful nature contrasts nicely with Rize’s seriousness.

With the Chima Mame Trio (Chino, Maya Joga, Megumi Natsu)

The younger trio look up to Rize in different ways.

She is their tutor in academics and sometimes their commander in play, training, and “missions.”

Their time together influenced Rize’s dream of becoming a primary school teacher.

When she revealed this dream, the “middle school aged” trio at the time felt complicated emotions, being happy yet slightly overwhelmed by the idea.

With Fuyu Fuiba and Others

Rize sees Fuyu Fuiba as someone who would be good at spy work because of her quiet personality.

Fuyu, however, simply thinks Rize is a strange café worker who says weird, military‑tinged things.

Rize also interacts casually with Mocha Hoto and Midori Aoyama, older characters whom she still addresses in a friendly, informal way.

This suggests that once she grows close to someone, she does not pay much attention to strict age‑based hierarchy.

Rize was born into a wealthy family and lives in a huge mansion that resembles a castle.

Her home employs serious‑looking but polite male servants who often wear sunglasses, and there are also maids.

Her father is a military officer and an old acquaintance of Chino’s father, Takahiro Kafu.

He has black hair with a distinctive style, a beard giving him a “dandy” look, and an eyepatch over his left eye, making him visually striking.

The anime shows him in a suit, appearing strict yet caring.

He is voiced by Hiroki Tōchi.

At home, Rize’s father’s military influence is strong: she was trained in self‑defense and combat techniques since childhood.

The servants are so loyal that they once considered going to Rabbit House as customers to help business, before Rize angrily told them not to.

Rize is an only child and quietly longs for siblings, especially sisters.

This may be part of why she treasures her friendships and is so affectionate, in her own shy way, toward the other girls.

Her incident with the expensive wine bottle shows both her clumsiness and her sense of responsibility.

Rather than asking to be forgiven, she took multiple part‑time jobs and then bought wine glasses so they could someday share a drink together, revealing a tender, family‑focused heart beneath her tough exterior.

In the school drama club, Rize learned how to perform elegant, feminine roles.

As a result, she knows all the basic gestures, posture, and speech patterns considered “ladylike.”

When she changes into different clothes and lets her hair down, she transforms into her “Rose” persona.

In this mode, even her manner of speaking shifts, becoming gentle and refined, making her look and act like a completely different girl.

Cocoa and Chino once saw her in this form and did not recognize her, leading Rize to hurriedly introduce herself as “Rose.”

For a while, they genuinely believed she was someone else, while other acquaintances easily saw through the disguise.

This persona reflects Rize’s conflict: she wants to enjoy cute, girlish things, but feels embarrassed to show that side openly.

Playing “Rose” lets her experiment with being that kind of girl, while keeping it emotionally “safe” by treating it as an act.

At school, Rize is popular among girls, who often react with excited cheers when she appears, especially during club activities.

Her cool demeanor, strength, and reliable nature give her a “prince‑like” aura that appeals strongly to her female classmates.

She has served as a hair model and has had snap photos published in magazines thanks to her striking looks and style.

These activities emphasize how attractive and photogenic she is, even if she herself is not particularly obsessed with fashion.

Despite this popularity, Rize’s unusual mindset—shaped by military training and strict discipline—makes it hard for her to form many ordinary school friendships.

This contrast between widespread admiration and emotional isolation deepens her character and explains why Cocoa and the others mean so much to her.

Rize’s dream is to become a primary school teacher.

This aspiration arose through her interactions with the Chima Mame Trio, whose energy and innocence inspired her.

She worries, however, that her strong military habits might negatively affect her teaching style.

She imagines herself slipping into drill‑sergeant mode with children, which she wants to avoid.

Even so, her kindness, patience as a tutor, and desire to support younger kids suggest she would make a very dedicated teacher.

Her journey toward balancing discipline with warmth is one of the key themes of her character development.

Rize is almost never seen without a model gun tucked into her pocket, which she treats as if it were a real sidearm.

She does not use a holster; she simply slips it into her clothes as part of her everyday gear.

Her first appearance in the series is particularly memorable: she emerges from a locker in only her underwear, startling Cocoa.

She then points her model gun at Cocoa in a highly dramatic, military‑style fashion, though she insists she never intended to actually hurt her.

The legality or realism of this situation is deliberately glossed over.

The series’ setting is ambiguous and stylized, so issues like local firearm laws are treated playfully and not taken seriously.

She sometimes gives orders or naming schemes as if everyone around her were part of a unit under her command.

Her love of military terminology and structures is a running gag that highlights both her upbringing and her awkward attempt to connect with others using the language she knows best.

Rize appears in the original four‑panel manga Is the Order a Rabbit? serialized in Manga Time Kirara MAX, as well as in its anime adaptations:

Is the Order a Rabbit?, Is the Order a Rabbit?? Season 2, Is the Order a Rabbit?? ~Dear My Sister~, Is the Order a Rabbit?? ~Sing For You~, and Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM.

She has character songs such as “LOVE & GUN” and “Yumemiru Apres‑midi” (“Dreaming Afternoon”), which express her inner feelings and her longing to be a more overtly feminine girl.

Listening to these songs gives deeper insight into the gap between her tough exterior and romantic, girlish heart.

In a 2014 issue of Manga Time Kirara MAX, she shared the cover with Aya Komichi from the series Kin‑iro Mosaic, another character also voiced by Risa Taneda and similar in appearance.

This crossover‑style cover highlighted their resemblance and the voice actress connection.

On the official YouTube channel, the series releases Birthday DJ Mix videos in calendar order.

Rize was the first character to appear in this series, despite being the third earliest birthday, because Yura Karede (January 12) and Fuyu Fuiba (January 24) did not receive mixes at that time.

When comparing early one‑shot versions of the series to the later serialization, Rize is considered the character who changed the most.

Her family name was originally written differently, and it was later standardized to Tedeza, giving her a distinctive, slightly exotic‑sounding full name with voiced consonants in both given and family names.